13 m. ago My suburb is an undiscovered slice of fresh air, and locals like it that way

The residents of my suburb tell me they grew up here, as did their parents, and they hope their children will stay here as well. And why wouldn’t they want to?

Politics

27 m. ago It will be all smiles at the swearing in, but there’s blood on the floor

Anthony Albanese has been coldly rational in learning from some of the weaknesses of his first term in power – so he can hold onto that power for several terms to come.

Events

98 m. ago ‘Foolish and weak’: Caroline Wilson slams AFL for lack of leadership on Rioli

Wilson says the AFL has been exposed for a lack of leadership for how it handled allegations against Rioli last week and counterclaims from his club, Port Adelaide, about the daily racism he experiences.

Politics

2 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan holds Kooyong as Hamer concedes; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

Politics

3 h. ago Schmidt doesn’t want Suaalii wrapped in cotton wool ahead of Lions series

The Wallabies coach was a nervous on-looker when Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was concussed, but is keen for his star player to return to Super Rugby.

Politics

5 h. ago Power boost: Rioli returns to training, as Cats weigh up selection calls

Willie Rioli returned to training at Alberton on Monday, in an encouraging sign that he will be ready to return to Port Adelaide’s team for this week’s match against Geelong, who also have some curly decisions to make at the selection table.

Politics

6 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan holds Kooyong; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

Politics

7 h. ago Half a million dollars in two years: Vendors make tidy profit from Hawthorne home

Meanwhile, in Camp Hill the real estate agent didn’t bother having the power turned on when selling a house on a rare 809-square-metre block.

Economics

9 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan likely to hold Kooyong after weekend count; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

Politics

24 h. ago Australia’s IPL cricketers home safe. CA promises help for those reluctant to return to India

Shaken Australian players will be defended by Cricket Australia should they refuse to return to the Indian Premier League on safety grounds

Politics

25 h. ago Relief as Wallabies star avoids spinal injury, but headaches grow for Schmidt

Brumbies five-eighth Noah Lolesio was cleared of a major injury after a scary incident in Perth.

Events

25 h. ago Scone trainer using Quirindi meeting as warm up for home carnival

Scott Singleton will start the feature meeting with hopes of a treble.

Events

25 h. ago Merrett cleared by MRO after Blakey collision; Power hopeful Rioli will return

Zach Merrett will be free to play for the Bombers this weekend after being cleared by the MRO and Port Adelaide are hopeful of getting Willie Rioli back.

Politics

38 h. ago Mark Kenny: ‘Sussan Ley is clearly the more sensible choice to lead the Liberal Party’

Professor Mark Kenny has been analysing federal politics for 30 years. He says the party of Menzies and Howard must now reconnect with the people, be of the people, to be relevant.

Politics

38 h. ago How crime and punishment do, and don’t, work in the AFL world

The handling of Paul Curtis, Noah Balta, Willie Rioli and others highlights the very different way the AFL deals with on-field and social incidents.

Events

43 h. ago Merrett incident could shake up Brownlow; Super Saturday lives up to the hype as Hawks, Bombers, Suns, Crows win

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons and Essendon held off a frantic Swans comeback, the two games to close Super Saturday also had footy fans on the edge of their seats.

Events

44 h. ago AFL live: Suns break Bulldog hearts, Crows claim Showdown thriller; Dons’ injury crisis deepens, could lose Merrett

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons and Essendon held off a frantic Swans comeback, the two games to close Super Saturday also had footy fans on the edge of their seats.

Events

45 h. ago AFL live: Dogs and Suns, Power and Crows fight it out; Dons’ injury crisis deepens; Merrett to face MRO scrutiny

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons at the MCG, the Bombers and Swans fought out a nail-biter at Marvel Stadium. Tonight, the Suns and Bulldogs and Power and Crows go head-to-head.

Events

46 h. ago AFL live: Dogs and Suns, Power and Crows fight it out under lights; Essendon’s injury crisis deepens; Merrett to face MRO scrutiny

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons at the MCG, the Bombers and Swans fought out a nail-biter at Marvel Stadium. Tonight, the Suns and Bulldogs and Power and Crows go head-to-head.

Events

47 h. ago AFL live: Bombers hold on after thrilling final term against undisciplined Swans; Merrett incident to face scrutiny

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons at the MCG, the Bombers and Swans fought out a nail-biter at Marvel Stadium. Tonight, the Suns and Bulldogs and Power and Crows go head-to-head.

Events